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Renewed fire and sanctions test fragile ceasefire as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely closed’.

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the United States launched a new wave of strikes on targets inside the country. Iran's top joint military…

Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will…

Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.

FILE PHOTO: Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday after Iranian state media announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and warned that any vessel…

The United States and Iran traded fire for a second consecutive night, in what amounts to a more dangerous phase of the war in the Persian Gulf and raises the prospect of a return…

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Iranian, U.S. forces clash at sea as Iran announces full closure of Strait of Hormuz -- media-

Iran’s IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after US strikes, warning ships of attack as clashes intensify and global oil supply fears rise.

US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes. Claims that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz were disputed by US Central Command. It said shipping continues. | World News

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. tensions, while India protests attacks on vessels; key stories for today.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz was declared closed to all ships. The US…

The new US assault across multiple Iranian cities came as efforts to negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the…

IRGC says it struck US targets on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely closed".

Oil price rises as Washington and Tehran send mixed signals over status of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the United States as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Following fresh U.S. strikes on targets in southern…